Orrechiette With Caramelized Onions, Sugar Snap Peas, And Ricotta Cheese

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   Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Saute until onions are pale golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; saute onions until tender and deep golden, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer 3/4 cup sauteed onions to small bowl. Add peas to onions in skillet. Saute until peas are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

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   Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

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   Add pasta and 1/2 cup cooking liquid to onion mixture; stir over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Mix in ricotta, basil, and lemon peel, adding more cooking liquid to moisten as needed. Season with salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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